Abstract
The crisis of the second wave of COVID-19 in India is anticipated to peak over the next few weeks, stressing the healthcare system further. India has the unique strength of AYUSH with access to safe traditional medications, certain scientifically validated interventions, a highly skilled resource pool of nationwide vaidyas who are willing to engage with its leadership. The excellent foundations laid for COVID-19 response by AYUSH can be further developed to empower people and the vaidyas. The current guidelines are based on classical references, biological plausibility and scientific studies done in a conventional mode. It is now an opportune time to document clinical observations, identify symptom specific interventions and engage with mainstream management to evolve Integrative Ayurveda guidelines for COVID-19 management. This article discusses the premise and the details of the next steps. There is a hope that a conducive environment created by AYUSH will alter the landscape of Integrative Medicine and health in India, inspiring global health practices.
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